I want my girlfriend to be able to come to see me in America to see if she likes it here first. Can my girlfriend get a tourist visa.

If you have a relationship with a Thai lady in Thailand a k-1 visa or fiance visa is your best option. Your fiancee will not qualify for a tourist visa, student visa or other visa type. The Embassy may look upon an application of these visa types as fraudulent and permanently ban your fiance from entering the USA. Presenting fraudulent documents, or making false or misleading statements on the application form or to the interviewing officer, can result in your fiancee becoming permanently ineligible for any type of U.S. visa.Under section 212(a)(6)(c)(i)